Chinese workers defy shark fishing ban
Photos show shark fins hung out to dry by Sinamalé bridge workers.
21 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Photos of shark fins hung out to dry outside the living quarters of Chinese workers who built the Sinamalé bridge went viral over the weekend.
The workers were catching the sharks from near the surf spot in Malé’s eastern corner, according to Mohamed Samah, a local surfer who posted the photos and videos Thursday.
Shark fishing was banned in the Maldives in 2010. It is unclear if there has been any action for the violation as neither the fisheries ministry nor the Environment Protection Agency was available for comment.
A police spokesperson was unable to confirm whether a complaint has been lodged.
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